Anyone know what year this KA Dishwasher is?

[joeypete]

LMAO

hahaha, you guys crack me up!! lol. She won't be helping me install it. She did show me the faucet she installed (but it leaked), so I don't know if she has good Lesbo-Powers hahahaha.

Of course being gay, I will want to clean and polish it like new before I even attempt to use it myself. I got rid of the Amana that came with my condo because it smelled and had stuff stuck in the sprayer. Yuck!! Like omg. hahaha ;-)

I should be fine installing it. I watched a YouTube video and it is pretty straight forward.

 

[chachp]

I remember my first time....

<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">....installing a dishwasher.  It was surprisingly easy.  The connections on your present machine might be a little more upgraded that the older one but those are a very easy fix.  My house had a hardwired installation which was an easy fix.  I put a plug on the end of it and bought an appliance cord for each dishwasher I was going to install so now I can litterally unplug one and plug in another.</span>

 

<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">My plumbing had already been converted from a copper tubing to the Stainless braided type hose that screws on easily on each end.  That may be the biggest challenge but again could be an easy fix you'll just have to wait and see what your present dishwasher has vs. the Kitchen Aid.  If the KA has the copper tube installation and your house has the connection for the braided hose you can get an adapter to connect the two.  No biggie.  Otherwise you may have to get an elbow type adapter to connect to the inlet valve so you can connect the braided hose.  Either option is very easy.</span>

 

<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">The drain hose should be a pretty easy connection just be careful it won't kink on you once the hot water starts running through it.  I had that problem once.  It looked like it was well placed but then when it softened with the hot water it kinked at top.</span>

 

<span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">All in all, you will be amazed at how easy it is and you'll be so proud of what you did when you're finished.  Take it from one gay boy to another you likely won't even chip a nail.  Let your burly lesbian friend watch.  She'll coach you with rude comments about how you're holding the screwdriver and how your hand flips up when you bend over.  You know how it goes.  No different than when I call a good lesbian friend of mine Sir (they love that by the way ).</span>

 

[joeypete]

Thanks Chach! I'm sure it will be easy too. Probably be a week or so before I install it so I'll have time to look at all the connections. I think I'll keep my Frigidaire so in case I move I can take the KA with me lol

 

[delaneymeegan]

Just a suggestion. Don't know your set up electrically.
If all there is, is a wire coming out of the wall/floor and going to the dw, you may consider putting a standard 3 prong appliance cord on the dw, and pull that wire into the sink cabinet and put a surface mount outlet into which, the dw would get plugged in. (mount the outlet on the wall, not on the floor of the cabinet)

This is good if you should need a quick emergency disconnect.
Also, if you do move, all you have to do in unplug.

Another thing I've done is to use a standard washing machine hose for the plumbing connection. Some dishwashers use a fill valve that has hose threads on it already. Then all you need is a stand faucet under the sink.
Again, if you move, just disconnect like a washing machine.

 

[joeypete]

Cool thanks for the tips!! The water supply is the SS braided hose and wiring is hard wired. I don't have a plug under the sink :-/

 

[joeypete]

So....

Now I need recommendations for cleaning it. I downloaded a manual and it stated to use "Bon Ami" on the inside of the dishwasher...I have "BarKeeper's Friend" which I think is the same as "Bon Ami". That would be for staining and such on the porcelain enamel. They also mentioned using a water conditioner for a final polish, such as "Calgon". I've never used that before...what do they mean by final polish? Will it make it shiny inside? LOL.

I was going to run a full cycle (after I clean the surfaces) with some STPP and what ever else I should add in..either vinegar, bleach, or just dishwasher detergent?

Any ideas?

 

[chachp]

Drain hose.

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Be careful with the drain hose though.  If I remember correctly SteveT recommends only using the drain hoses that came with the dishwasher or that style and not some of the newer ribbed ones.  Seems I remember him saying those types of hoses somehow impeded the drain function.</span>

 

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">If he sees this maybe he can confirm.</span>

 

[joeypete]

I got it!

She's finally in her new home. It was a lot lighter than I was anticipating and we had no trouble loading/unloading.

The woman I bought it from said she hardly ever used it. It's a bit dirty and dusty but the underside looks brand new. Tub is nearly spotless...just needs some touch up clean up.

There was only 1 panel in it. The almond that reverses to white so I will order the stainless panels for it. I'm taking off all the trim to clean it up real good.

The date on the tub sticker says 2/4/85, so it's built by Hobart! That's what I figured based on other pics I saw.

It has very thin insulation on the outside so I will buy some thicker ones to put over it before I install.

I'm so excited! Can't wait to give her a whirl ;-)

 

[chachp]

Congrats.

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Can't wait to see pictures and hear how your installation went.</span>

 

[joeypete]

So far I've wrapped the outside. I bought some metallic rolled insulation. It was really the perfect thickness. I just had to trim it. Put it right over the yellow fiberglass insulation. I also replaced the cardboard behind the door panels with this stuff too. I only did the top door so far that's why the colors are different lol.

I will cut a piece to go on the back too.

 

[askolover]

Asphalt

Joe you can also get some of that asphalt sound deadening pad from an auto parts store or a stereo store and stick some on the tub, it helps with noise reduction if you so desire.  Link below to what we have available down here.  Compared to my MT Jetclean my KDI23 is a Cadillac in quietness.  I used automotive heater hose for drain hose, it worked great and has smooth inside walls.  You're gonna love having a real Hobart model though.  I was looking for one myself but couldn't find any around here close in good enough shape, then I came across this WP built model that was brand new with the stickers still on it.  Bon Ami and Bar Keepers Friend are not exactly the same but either will work.  I believe BKF has a mild acid in it...I used to use it on my old white gas range to get off burned on stains.  It works wonders on my stainless sink.  BonAmi is gentle (hasn't scratched yet) and was once recommended to clean car windshields (was in my '87 car's owners manual when I was 16).  Of course, Comet, Soft Scrub, or Ajax will have bleach in them...all are abrasive so I'd be careful.

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[joeypete]

That's a great idea! I think that would be just what I need for the back side of the door panel, lower panel, and kick plate.

I got my old dishwasher unhooked. Wasn't too bad though it got stuck for a bit. It's very light so I think the KA is going to be more of a bear to get in the spot. Fingers crossed!

I need to go get an adapter. Oddly enough the KA has the newer garden hose style adapter on it and my Frigidaire had the older type so I need to get the piece to fit. I'm also going to get some black appliance touch up paint. The panel is chipping on the bottom crevice. Looks bad with silver showing underneath. The touch up paint won't look that great either but at least it's the same color.

 

[joeypete]

Ugh.

Now I'm having issues getting it to fit in the cabinet. It's just a hair to wide lol. Any ideas? It's getting stuck on the sides where the braces are. I mean seriously, it's just a hair too wide for the cabinet.

 

[chachp]

Damn. It's a ways something!

Is it just the opening or the cabinet behind it too? In my case the opening had to be shaved a little but the cabinets behind had plenty of room.

 

[joeypete]

Hahaha, I know!! No it's right at the opening. It's like one side is stuck but I can't see where it's sticking. I have it about 1/4 way in

 

[joeypete]

Well aside from not being able to get the machine into the opening, even if I could I realized I would have another issue. When my kitchen was remodeled, they ran the wires weird so the dishwasher wire comes out from the side, interfering with the frame of the dishwasher. I just read the installation instructions and it does say all the connections need to be in the back of the cabinet to avoid interference.

So now I'm really stuck. I'm going to just put my Frigidaire back in and maybe see if I can get a plumber or handy man to install the KA...maybe they are smarter than me lol.

 

[joeypete]

Wow

It took me all of 10 minutes to get the Frig back in and running. LOL. It's only about 1/4 inch narrower but that made allllll the difference.

Ugh.

 

[joeypete]

Oh no, gurlfriend!

So my friend reminded me that the Amana he bought from me is set up like a "portable" at his house because he didn't have a space for a DW.

Duh!! I went out and bought a long washer hose and power cord and voila. At least I can use it until I can get it installed perm in the cabinets. She runs beautifully!! I'm going to do a clean cycle. It's pretty loud just out in the living room, but oh well. LOL

 

[frogkid11]

Your white panels

Sorry to hear your "new to you" machine is giving you such a fit. I have a KDS-17 that was recently installed to go with my vintage appliances (1962 Frigidaire Flair and 1961 Frigidaire Frost Proof Imperial refrigerator).

My question for you is would you be willing to sell both the upper and lower panels if you find your black or stainless steel panels? The previous owner of my machine didn't replace the gasket behind the detergent doors and the panels have rusted where they come together a little and I would love to find a new set now that I have fixed the gasket issue.

I live in Virginia and want to make sure you are also ok with shipping them.

Thanks!

 

[joeypete]

Thanks, it's been a fun day that's for sure. lol.

Which gasket did you replace? The door gasket? Mine had obvious leakage but I took the gasket out and cleaned it really well and seated it again. I'll check to see if it's good. I did notice that mine will leak a little if you open the door while it's washing. I guess if anything, unlatch it and let it settle first.

I did order stainless panels but all they are is slip in. It's not the whole assembly so I will need to keep mine.